Download or read book Perceptions of Academic Administrators Towards Quality Indicators in Internet Based Distance Education written by Jack D. Dilbeck and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Quality Indicators for Evaluating Distance Education Programs at Community Colleges written by Leo J. Hirner and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The continued rapid growth of online courses and programs in higher education has brought concerns regarding support services, learning resources, and effectiveness of instruction, as well as how institutions monitor the quality of online programs. These concerns have prompted questions about the effectiveness of instruction and how participants perceive online learning, as well as the methodology of the body of research on online programs and the need for a process by which programs and institutions could be compared by academics or prospective students (Phipps and Meritosis,1999). Unfortunately, these concerns continue to persist (Hannafin, Oliver, Hill, Glazer, & Sharma, 2003; Sherlock & Pike 2004). The need for a process by which online programs may be evaluated and compared provided the impetus for this study, the goals of which were to identify quality indicators specific to community college online programs, and to determine stakeholders' perceived importance of those indicators. A literature review identified common standards and best practices for online courses and programs developed by accrediting organizations and policy groups. The terms best practices, criteria, and standards are used interchangeably in the literature when discussing recommendations regarding practices and policies institutions should adopt for distance learning programs (Twigg, 1999a). Synthesizing these sources yielded five categories: institutional support, curriculum and instruction, faculty support, student support, and evaluation and assessment. A case was made for adding technical support as a sixth category. The items identified through the literature review were used to guide the development of a Delphi study to identify potential indicators. The results of the Delphi Study were then used to create a three-part Stakeholder Survey designed to collect input on perceived levels of importance for each potential indicator using the magnitude estimation technique and validate the results of the Delphi. The stakeholder survey was then distributed to students and faculty, technical support staff, and program administrators participating in online courses offered by a community college system in the Midwest. Participants were also able to recommend indicators not included in the survey, and demographic data was also collected. To refine the results a final survey of a group of distance learning experts, identified through their scholarly research and professional activity, was asked to review the results of the Delphi study and classify each item as a factor, indicator, or other according to definitions provided. Results from this study identify data that an institution might collect when measuring the effectiveness of its online programs and services. Both the factors and indicators represent parameters that may support the examination of how an institution supports its programs, or how programs might compare across institutions. What these factors and indicators do not address is how an institution uses the data it collects on its programs.
Download or read book Teaching the World written by Gabriel Etzel and published by B&H Publishing Group. This book was released on 2017-10-30 with total page 223 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: More and more seminaries, Christian universities, and Bible colleges are opting to train future ministers and missionaries online. What happens when the movement toward online education is shaped by pragmatic or financial concerns instead of Scripture and theology? Ministry training can be reduced to a mere transfer of information as institutions lose sight of their calling to shape the souls of God-called men and women in preparation for effective ministry. How might online ministry training look different if biblical and theological foundations were placed first? Teaching the World brings together educators from a wide range of backgrounds and from some of the largest providers of online theological education in the world. Together, they present a revolutionary new approach to online theological education, highly practical and yet thoroughly shaped by Scripture and theology.
Download or read book Dissertation Abstracts International written by and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 612 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Quality in Online Programs written by and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2022-01-31 with total page 295 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides successful, evidence-based approaches and practices for quality assurance related to various aspects of online programs that can be adopted or adapted by faculty, leaders, and institutions looking to create, improve, and evaluate online programs in higher education.
Download or read book Administrative Analysis of Internal Quality Review Processes for On line Distance Education written by Dawn Hall Cartee and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Academic Leadership Perceptions of Online Program Quality and Course Design written by Amanda Gayle Korkow and published by . This book was released on 2022 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this study was to examine college and university leaders’ background in, perceptions of, and experiences with the administration of high-quality online programs and design of online courses. The population of this study included academic leaders at higher education institutions within the state of Texas from 2 and 4-year undergraduate and graduate, public and private, for-profit and not-for-profit institutions that had at least one 100% online program. A quantitative research design was used through the distribution of a survey that contained two parts: part one asked questions related to the background demographics of the leader and their respective institution while part two was a replication of two sections of the Online Learning Consortium’s Scorecard for the Administration of Online Programs. Data were analyzed through multiple methods including descriptive, correlation, and causal comparative statistics. Findings include describing current academic leaders’ and institutions’ background demographics and the perception of online program quality held by academic leaders. Recommendations are provided to institutions looking to improve online program quality or hire an administrator for online programs. Online program quality may be improved by institutions establishing a process for the development/redesign of online courses, establishing course development standards, and requiring faculty to collaborate with instructional designers. Keywords: online quality, distance education, course design, academic leaders, instructional design, online programs, Online Learning Consortium Scorecard
Download or read book Research Anthology on Preparing School Administrators to Lead Quality Education Programs written by Management Association, Information Resources and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2020-07-24 with total page 1829 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The delivery of quality education to students relies heavily on the actions of an institution’s administrative staff. Effective leadership strategies allow for the continued progress of modern educational initiatives. It is crucial to investigate how effective administrators lead their organizations in challenging and difficult times and promote the accomplishments of their organization. Research Anthology on Preparing School Administrators to Lead Quality Education Programs is a vital reference source that offers theoretical and pedagogical research concerning the management of educational systems on both the national and international scale. It also explores academic administration as well as administrative effectiveness in achieving organizational goals. Highlighting a range of topics such as strategic planning, human resources, and school culture, this multi-volume book is ideally designed for educators, administrators, principals, superintendents, board members, researchers, academicians, policymakers, and students.
Download or read book Handbook of Research on Building Growing and Sustaining Quality E Learning Programs written by Shelton, Kaye and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2016-09-12 with total page 437 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As e-learning has evolved into a global change agent in higher education, it has become more diverse in its form and applications. Now that many institutions have implemented e-learning programs as part of their course offerings, it is essential for these institutions to fully grasp how best to facilitate continued improvements and accessibility in online education. The Handbook of Research on Building, Growing, and Sustaining Quality E-Learning Programs highlights several significant elements of e-learning, including program planning, quality standards, and online course development, as well as institutional, student, and faculty support. Serving as a critical resource for online and hybrid learning programs, this publication is designed for use by administrators, educators, instructional designers, and doctorate-level students in the field of education.
Download or read book Assuring Quality in Online Education written by Kay Shattuck and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2023-07-03 with total page 205 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Online distance education continues to grow at a fast pace, even outpacing the overall growth of U.S. higher education. Demands for quality are coming from all shareholders involved. As if caught by surprise, a patchwork response to quality is often the typical organizational response. The result can be inconsistent and uncoordinated levels of value to those invested in online learning. This often promotes negative images of the educational experience and institution.Comprised of highly regarded experts in the field, this edited volume provides a comprehensive overview of quality assurance, a snapshot of current practices and proven recommendations for raising standards of quality in online education.Topics discussed include:* Improving practices for teaching online* Using educational analytics for quality assurance and improvement* Accessibility: An important dimension of quality assurance* Assuring quality in online course design* Assuring quality in learner support, academic resources, advising and counseling* The role and realities of accreditationThis text clearly answers the call for addressing quality from a broad, deep and coordinated understanding. It addresses the complexities of quality assurance in higher education and offers professionals top-shelf advice and support. *This text is also appropriate for students enrolled in Educational Technology and Higher Education Administration Masters and PhD programs
Download or read book An Analysis of Perceptions of Online Instruction by Department Chairs in the Field of Higher Educational Administration in the United States written by Edna Lynn Levernier and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 496 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Identification Evaluation and Perceptions of Distance Education Experts written by Eby, Gulsun and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2015-02-28 with total page 378 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Instructional quality can make or break the learning experience, especially in digital environments where the expressional nuances of interpersonal communication are lost. The most effective distance education instructors and experts are those who recognize the educational needs of students and are able to address those needs through creative use of the technological tools available to them. Identification, Evaluation, and Perceptions of Distance Education Experts explores the current and future trends, needs, and priorities that affect the development of distance education in a postmodern world. This premier reference work will be of significance to those interested in online learning, teaching and training, communication, and education across multiple sectors such as universities, colleges, schools, profit/non-profit e-organizations, and e-commerce.
Download or read book Student Perceptions of Quality in Online Courses Using the Community of Inquiry CoI Framework written by Barbara Taylor and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 137 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: California is in an educational drought and is facing a “college deficit” of college graduates. By 2030, it is anticipated that California will have a 1.1 million shortage of college-educated workers (Diaz, 2015). The struggle is real for people who want to get into college and for those who are in college trying to complete their higher education degree. As learners progress through the higher education system, various obstacles may happen in their lives to derail and divert their path to degree completion. To fulfill that desire, an increasing number of students are taking online courses and/or participating in online degree programs. The number of students taking online courses has increased for the 13th consecutive year (Allen & Seamans, 2016). This puts tremendous pressure on higher education faculty and administrators to demonstrate that online courses are equal to or better than face-to-face courses in terms of quality and student success due to the scrutiny about the quality of online courses by faculty, students, administrators, accrediting bodies, and legislatures. One of the ways to examine the quality of instruction is to evaluate levels of social, teaching, and cognitive presence in online courses. Using the Community of Inquiry (CoI) framework, this study looked at the perceptions of quality from the student viewpoint. The literature review revealed there is little research that looks at quality through the lens of a student. This is the first study to investigate all three elements of the Community of Inquiry (CoI) framework operationalized through the California State University (CSU) Quality Online Learning and Teaching (QOLT) instrument. The survey instrument measures undergraduate student perceptions of social, teaching, and cognitive presence in addition to accessibility, technology, and user support elements. The data from the 113 participants matriculating at a mid-sized, four-year university indicate that undergraduate students perceived the courses with all three elements of social, teaching, and cognitive presence to be high quality courses. The data from a single undergraduate instructor illustrates the importance of developing student-focused courses with social, teaching, and cognitive presence. Limitations, implications, and areas for future research are presented. Keywords: cognitive presence, community of inquiry, quality assurance, quality online learning and teaching, social presence, student perceptions, teaching presence.
Download or read book Encyclopedia of Information Science and Technology written by Mehdi Khosrow-Pour and published by IGI Global Snippet. This book was released on 2009 with total page 4292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This set of books represents a detailed compendium of authoritative, research-based entries that define the contemporary state of knowledge on technology"--Provided by publisher.
Download or read book Assessing Quality written by and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 488 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As enrollment in K-12 online courses continues to grow, there is a need to ensure students are enrolled in quality online courses and that online courses provide an educational experience comparable to their face-to-face equivalents. Thus, this study investigated teachers' views of the quality of online courses at state virtual schools. In designing this study, I developed a conceptual model of quality indicators gathered from the K-12 Quality Matters Rubrics, the Community of Inquiry framework, and the research literature. Using a complementarity mixed-methods approach, I invited state virtual school teachers, who also had experience teaching face-to-face courses, to respond to an electronic survey questionnaire consisting of eleven demographic questions, 43 quality indicator questions, ten online and face-to-face comparisons questions, and two open-ended questions. I used findings from five research questions to inform the quality of online courses at state virtual schools. Results of the study suggested about teachers felt one in six state virtual school courses are well-designed and need little improvement. Findings also indicated participants felt most (39 out of 43) quality indicators were present to at least a reasonable degree in most state virtual school courses. Quality indicators less likely to be present included proctored tests and exams, student-student interaction, direct instruction, and items related to continuous improvement. When viewed with respect to curriculum alignment, findings suggested the assignments/activities and assessments in some courses may not be effectively aligned to the learning objectives. While most teacheres felt that student outcomes were equally likely to occur in both online and face-to-face courses, approximately 25% of state virtual school teachers believed students learn more in face-to-face situations. Results also indicated state virtual school teachers perceived online assessments and teachers' responsibilities to be most related to student outcomes in state virtual school courses. State virtual school teachers also offered recommendations to improve the quality of state virtual school courses. Indicators with the greatest number of recommendations related to course assignments/activities, continuous improvement, course interaction, and assessments. Unanticipated findings suggested learner characteristics and mentors may play an even greater role than expected in student success in state virtual school courses.
Download or read book Administrative Leadership in Open and Distance Learning Programs written by Buyuk, Koksal and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2017-06-16 with total page 398 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The face of education is constantly being transformed due to rapid changes in technology. It is imperative that leadership trends and techniques be evaluated in the educational field, particularly in reference to alternative learning programs. Administrative Leadership in Open and Distance Learning Programs is a pivotal scholarly resource that discusses emerging issues surrounding the administration of non-traditional education practices. Highlighting relevant topics that include policy development, quality assurance, accreditation, and assessment systems, this publication is an ideal reference source for educators, academicians, graduate students, and researchers that are interested in the progression of open and distance education.
Download or read book Online Teaching and Learning in Higher Education written by Pedro Isaias and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2020-09-29 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is to explores a variety of facets of online learning environments to understand how learning occurs and succeeds in digital contexts and what teaching strategies and technologies are most suited to this format. Business, health, government and education are some of the core sectors of society which have been experiencing deep transformations due to a generalized digitalization. While these changes are not novel, the swift progress of technology and the rising complexity of digital environments place a focus on the need for further research and novel strategies. In the context of education, the promise of increased flexibility and broader access to educational resources is impelling much of higher education’s course offerings to online environments. The 21st century learner requires an education that can be pursued anytime and anywhere and that is more aligned with the demands of a digital society. Online education not only assists students to success-fully integrate a workforce that is increasingly digital, but it helps them to become more comfortable with the use of technology in general and, hence, more prepared to be prolific digital citizens. The variety of settings portrayed in this volume attest to the unlimited opportunities afforded by online learning and serve as valuable evidence of its benefit for students’ educational experience. Moreover, these research efforts assist a more comprehensive reflection about the delivery of higher education in the context of online settings.
